Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Self-Contained - Whitman Elementar
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Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Self-Contained - Whitman Elementary School
Mesa USD 4 Whitman Elementary - Mesa, Arizona
Job Details
Job ID:
5657431
Application Deadline:
May 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Employment Type:
Full-time (32.5 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$17.32
Class/Calendar:
A11b, 9.25 months
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$17.32 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Job Summary
To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans; to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom
Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, etc.) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
Accompany students as they transition across campus
Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate social peer interactions
Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials
Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge
Require regular and on-time attendance
Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
Experience working with children
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals
Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators
May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms
Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
Each day can vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day
May need to lift or assist students who have physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Miriam Jacobs, Secretary
Whitman Elementary
Phone: 480-472-5055
Email: mdjacobs@mpsaz.org
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Mesa USD 4 Whitman Elementary - Mesa, Arizona
Job Details
Job ID:
5657431
Application Deadline:
May 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Employment Type:
Full-time (32.5 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$17.32
Class/Calendar:
A11b, 9.25 months
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$17.32 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Job Summary
To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans; to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom
Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, etc.) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
Accompany students as they transition across campus
Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate social peer interactions
Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials
Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge
Require regular and on-time attendance
Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
Experience working with children
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals
Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators
May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms
Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
Each day can vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day
May need to lift or assist students who have physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Miriam Jacobs, Secretary
Whitman Elementary
Phone: 480-472-5055
Email: mdjacobs@mpsaz.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr